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Shout Out: Oak Park Heights Chili Cook-Off
By Melissa Schwartz
Thank you ALL for participating in the Combined Charities Chili Cook-Off. It was a success!
I would also like to thank Maintenance staff, Safety Director Teng Vang and Sherry Bohn for their help in setting up. Also, thanks to Becki Erickson and Sherlinda Wheeler for their help in dishing up chili. And finally, a special Thank You to the contestants for making us some awesome chili!
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Shout Out: OPH & STW BCA Staff
By Callie Kruschke
The BCA completed a Triennial audit of our practices recently at both MCF-Oak Park Heights and MCF-Stillwater. We were found to be in complete compliance with MNJIS/NCIC standards. The review indicated that MCF-OPH and MCF-STW exemplifies what the BCA is striving for with all agencies in Minnesota.
I want to extend a BIG congratulations to all of our staff at both facilities for their hard work and great attention to detail. We have many staff from the Support Staff positions running background checks on contractors or volunteers to our After-Hours Warrants Unit at MCF-OPH. Please know that the work you do makes the DOC look good and you can't be thanked enough for that.
I am very grateful for everyone's hard work and dedication to the MN Dept. of Corrections.
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Greater Twin Cities Residents Encounter Christ
By Sherlinda Wheeler
On September 14, volunteers from the Greater Twin Cities Residents Encounter Christ prison ministry (GTC REC) team handed out bottles of cold water and soda, as well as Caribou coffee and a goodie bag with muffins, beef stick and trail mix to the staff at OPH to say “Thank you" to staff.
The staff at OPH really appreciate this yearly event and we ordered the nicest weather we have ever had during these events to show our appreciation! Lol. Thank you for your continue support of OPH.
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Shout Out: Oak Park Heights CO's
By Nicole Vee
A huge shout out to the CO's in CX1, Yard, and Squad for acknowledging a "shift" in IP behavior (9/15). Your training and professionalism shone through and does not go unnoticed. Thank you for keeping us safe!
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OPH's Healed American Kestrel Henrietta Returned
By Sgt. Shawn Harrington
On 8/31/23, Lauri Arndt from the Raptor Center brought our little American Kestrel back out to OPH. We brought her out near zone 7 on the south side and let her go back into the wild. She flew into the first cottonwood tree and perched.
As we were walking away, Lauri was stating how the property was ideal for this species because of the high light poles. Just then the little bird flew back out and landed on the pole right in front of us. She swooped down to the ground and grabbed something then flew away again.
Shortly after that, she again flew back out and around us, then landed on a light pole for a photo. I am glad I was able to be a part of helping this little bird. I know for me when I get to see the wildlife around here, it gives me a moment of peace or a small escape from where we work.
Attached are pictures of Henrietta (that's what we named her)!
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Shout Out: Recruiting at Washington County Fair
By Sherlinda Wheeler
Wanted to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the following OPH and SHK staff for helping out with the Recruitment booth at Washington County Fair this year:
OPH Staff: EXEC 2 Sherry Bohn, GRW Blake Jordan, Lt. Tyler Grandstrand, Lt. Jeff White, Lt. Witter, OAS Sr., Deise Nelson and Training and Development Supervisor Brad Scibak
SHK staff: Teacher Alicia Beckmann and CTA Sophia Rothmann
Your willingness to help recruit staff for the DOC is very much appreciated!
L - R: Brad Scibak OPH, Deise Nelson OPH, Sophia Rothman SHK
L - R: Sherlinda Wheeler, Nick Witter
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Welcome Oak Park Heights Academy #181
By Sherlinda Wheeler
Meet Academy #181
Front Row Left to Right: Teacher Tracee Bradley and CPT Brianna Coleman
Back Row Left to Right: CO Zachary Flake, CO Willie Hayes, CO Dylan Wahlstrom and CO Ethan Dockan
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Welcome Oak Park Heights Academy #180
By Sherlinda Wheeler
Meet Academy #180 Marissa Mammenga HS Release Planner and Kevin Schwitters Physical Plant Plumber.
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Shout Out: Oak Park Heights' Mental Health Unit Security and Therapy Team
By Jenny McNeill
Thank you to Sgt. Josh Roloff and Ofc. Tony Quinn for providing feedback and instruction on how to participate in safety on MHU. Security staff and therapy staff work collaboratively and intentionally on maintaining the clinical needs of clients on MHU, the safety of staff and incarcerated persons, and facility security. Your professionalism and excellent communication enhance our team’s efficacy and contribute to a responsive and enjoyable workplace.
Thank you: Sgt Josh Roloff, Ofc. Tony Quinn, Ofc. Brian Rohr, Ofc. Ben Mentzel, Ofc. Alex Crea, Ofc. Brian Shypulski; Sgt. Justin Steinberg, Ofc. Samantha Krusemark; Ofc. Hailey Hoheisel and Behavioral health staff: Tammy Lisowy, Mandy Cowan, Denise Johnson, Brianna Coleman, Susan Pyle, Shannon Stanton and Kristan Voss.
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Shout Out: OPH Mailroom Assistance
By Sherlinda Wheeler
OPH would like to give a Big Shout out to Sherry Bohn, Sarah Costello, Shelli Monio, Nick Witter, Melissa Schwartz, and Leigh McCoy (STW) for their emergency help in the OPH Mailroom. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
